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940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 Property Information

940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield
Zip code 07062
County Union
Municipality Plainfield City
Block 934
Lot 4
Neighborhood Netherwood Heights

Sales & Tax Overview for 940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield

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Sale date 08/11/2020
Sale price $365,000
Arm's length
Property tax $11,006

Lot & Building Information for 940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield

Building sqft 1,492
Building class Residential (2)
Acreage 0.244
Year built 1931
Stories 2
Exterior structural material
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Zoning district Low Density Residential (R-2)
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Other Property Data for 940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield

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About 940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062?

940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 was built in 1931 and has a total of 1,492 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $123,300, the tax amount paid for 940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 is $11,005.

When was 940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 last sold and what was the last sale price?

940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07062 was last sold in 08/11/2020 for $365,000.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/11/2020 $365,000
05/22/2017 $355,000
08/26/2014 $310,900
       
       
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Title Documents for 940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Index Document Related documents Doc image
08/14/2020 - D
09/15/2020 - R
Mortgage 09/01/2050
08/11/2020 - D
09/15/2020 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
05/22/2017 - D
06/12/2017 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
08/26/2014 - D
09/05/2014 - R
Deed and Realty Tax Fees
09/11/1986 - D Deed and Realty Tax Fees
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield

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Tax year: 2025
Property tax $11,006
Market value $123,300

Assessment History for 940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $123,300 $123,300 8.926 $11,006 +2.22%
2024 $123,300 $123,300 8.732 $10,767 +0.99%
2023 $123,300 $123,300 8.646 $10,661 +2.21%
2022 $123,300 $123,300 8.459 $10,430 +0.88%
2021 $123,300 $123,300 8.385 $10,339 +0.29%

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Frederic W. Cook Elementary School 6 Public K-5 389 0.39
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 0.41
Woodland Elementary School NR Public K-5 213 0.54
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 535 0.72
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School 8 Public PK, K-4 535 0.72

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
I Am's Temple Christian Academy NR Private K-8 93 0.41
Maxson Middle School 2 Public 6-8 818 0.53
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 0.92
Terrill Middle School 7 Public 5-8 837 1.04
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 1.50

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
College Achieve Central Charter School 5 Charter K-12 1,403 0.92
Pinnacle Academy High School NR Public 9-12 60 1.04
Plainfield High School 1 Public 9-12 1,925 1.21
Union Regional School NR Public 1, 5-6, 9-12 0 1.27
New Covenant Christian Academy NR Private K-11 39 1.50

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Neighbors for 940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield

Here are the neighbors for 940-942 Fernwood Avenue, Plainfield.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
975-977 Fernwood Ave, Plainfield 1,712 07/29/2014 $195,700
932-934 Fernwood Ave, Plainfield 1,536 09/23/2019 $317,000
955-959 Fernwood Ave, Plainfield 1,292 05/17/1996 $119,000
971-973 Fernwood Ave, Plainfield 1,704 11/30/1983 $81,000
948-950 Fernwood Ave, Plainfield 1,336 02/16/2007
1775-1781 Watchung Ave, Plainfield 1,485 09/27/1988 $165,000
1769-1773 Watchung Ave, Plainfield 1,806 08/21/2018 $410,000
958-962 Fernwood Ave, Plainfield 1,676 08/21/2020 $120,000
968-970 Fernwood Ave, Plainfield 1,535 10/07/2022 $465,000
928-930 Fernwood Ave, Plainfield 1,446 05/09/2005 $375,000
961-965 Fernwood Ave, Plainfield 1,500 01/30/2023 $1
944-946 Fernwood Ave, Plainfield 1,740 11/03/2004 $329,000
964-966 Fernwood Ave, Plainfield 1,535 07/31/2003 $310,000
1783-1789 Watchung Ave, Plainfield 1,898 10/21/2024 $570,000
936-938 Fernwood Ave, Plainfield 1,398 10/15/2007 $1
952-956 Fernwood Ave, Plainfield 1,945 05/13/2023 $300,000
967-969 Fernwood Ave, Plainfield 1,480 03/15/2006 $370,000
1817 Watchung Ave, Plainfield 07/09/2019 $600
1819-1821 Watchung Ave, Plainfield 1,676 01/23/2009 $340,000
972-976 Fernwood Ave, Plainfield 1,667 09/16/2025 $625,000

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